Posted on Sep 16, 2016
What is the proper way to address NCOs in different branches?
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As an E-4 in the Army, how would I go about addressing an E-7 in the Marine Corps or another branch? They call them Sir, do we as well?
Reason I asked I'm watching recruits from the USMC boot camp calling NCO's Sir/Ma'am, and for the Army we would call the cadre by their rank... But it was clarified below
Reason I asked I'm watching recruits from the USMC boot camp calling NCO's Sir/Ma'am, and for the Army we would call the cadre by their rank... But it was clarified below
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A quote from Lt. Col. "Bull" Meechum (The Great Santini): I want you to think of mm like... God.
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What most of you fail to realize, is that this only happens in recruit training for Marines. Once that Marine graduates from recruit training, he/ she will call higher ranking Marines by their specific rank. PFC, Lance Corporal, Gunnery Sergeant... so on and so forth.
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I had a terrible time in basic calling my drill sgt Sir.. Two reason .. One I am from the South and you call just about every one sir of ma.'am. 2 my dad was a WWII Marine .. I fumbled a lot but got it right.
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big difference in boot vs in "the fleet" NCO's sort of act as surrogate Officers to help get recruits get used to recognizing rank and saluting.
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Some people take it wrong if you call someone sir. I made a MISTAKE BY CALLING A NAVY CHIEF SIR AND BOY DID I GET IT WITH BOTH BARRELLS
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Some interesting and funny stories on here....
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Well hey are sing the sir or madam bacause they are recruits in boot camp. LOWEST of he low until you earn he title. once you get to fleet then per rank. SGt. SSgt. GUnny. TOp. Depends on the nco
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SPC(P) (Join to see) A Marine Recruit calls everyone "Sir"--Proper way after basic is by their rank if enlisted(E-7=Gunnery Sergeant) etc.
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